Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines Believed to be one of the first Norwood boys to land on the Philippines with U. S. Army forces in their quest … Continue reading Cpl. Thomas M. Hopkins Jr. Fighting in Philippines-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England THE 79TH GENERAL HOSPITAL—England Wounded in the right arm by a German machine gun bullet as his … Continue reading TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading Cpl. John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal WITH AN ARMORED DIVISION AT THE SIEGFRIED LINE — The Good Conduct Medal for behavior and efficiency during the last year has … Continue reading Pfc. Martin J. Walsh Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India ASSAM, India—Edward F. Wenzel, 26. son of Mrs. Helen F. Wenzel of 46 Chapel Street, Norwood, has been promoted to the rank … Continue reading Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base Stories of home and the old neighborhood were swapped with enthusiasm recently when Paul Soderland of Savin Avenue, … Continue reading Swedeville Friends Paul Soderland, Vincent White Hold Reunion at Advanced Pacific Base-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
artist- Haddon Sundblom Home After 22 Months Overseas Home after 22 months overseas is Russell I. Richwcin, QM, USN, son of Mrs. Emma Rowell of 392 Pleasant street. On the … Continue reading Norwood Veterans Return From War In Time For Holidays-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA —Two soldiers from Norwood. Massachusetts, are now serving with an Anti-Aircraft … Continue reading T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty of the U. S. Third Army's 10th Armored Division has been awarded the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. … Continue reading Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Webber Previously Reported Missing;Both Men Served With Infantry Units;Total Norwood War Dead Stands At 37 Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed in action Pvt. Horace G. Webber, … Continue reading Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944